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Permalink Reply by Jay Don't Cook on July 6, 2012 at 5:21am

Anybody used 'Soapnuts'? i am using them as a trial to replace all cleaners.

http://www.funkyraw.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&c...

Permalink Reply by Sam on July 6, 2012 at 5:31am

http://www.dri-pak.co.uk/liquid-soap-for-laundry.html

http://www.dri-pak.co.uk/liquid-soap.html

(in tescos and waitrose)

not from animal fat or palm oil :)

Permalink Reply by Graeme Davies on July 6, 2012 at 7:14am

I do. Only for clothes washing though, Dr Bronner's liquid soap for everything else. This is where I bought them from:

http://www.savesomegreen.co.uk/products/Organic-Soapnuts-%28Soap-Be...

Only £5 including UK postage.

Permalink Reply by Jay Don't Cook on July 6, 2012 at 7:41am

I got some for £5, i am trying some products that i can make myself or use direct rather than buying, like grow a soapnut tree and have my own supplies etc. These liquid soaps will be good for townies etc ha ha

Permalink Reply by Graeme Davies on July 6, 2012 at 8:02pm

That is exactly where I plan to be in several years, growing everything I need. I have switched to miswak sticks for brushing my teeth and soapnuts can be used to make an all purpose liquid soap. Haven't yet found a good plant fibre to use as floss, any ideas?

Permalink Reply by Sam on July 7, 2012 at 1:31am

I'm going to give the miswak sticks a go. Dr Bronners seems very expensive? the dri-pak liquid soap in tescos is £3 for 15washes. How many washes have you had out the soap nuts?

Permalink Reply by Graeme Davies on July 7, 2012 at 2:32am

Bronners was about £6.50 delivered for 8 oz. from Amazon:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bronners-Organic-Castile-Peppermint-Liquid/...

Have been brushing my teeth and using as hand and shower wash for over a year from just one bottle. Peppermint version has been good for the teeth taste.

Soap nuts shop say you can do over 150 washes with the 500g bag. I don't clothes wash very often so have only done 2 so far.

Permalink Reply by Sam on July 7, 2012 at 3:07am

thanks for the info G, bronners does sound a lot more expensive than dry-pak if used for laundry (maybe its higher soap solids). I only use soap for clothes, just plain water for teeth body and hair. Like to keep my natural oils flowing (plus i dont smell lol)

Permalink Reply by Graeme Davies on July 7, 2012 at 4:36am

Thanks for making me more aware, going to stop using soap in the shower now.:)

Permalink Reply by Jay Don't Cook on July 9, 2012 at 6:56am

I have just done my first wash with the Soapnuts and i am pleased to say i am very happy with the result, i probably over filled the machine which is normal and all was clean apart from a little stain of blood, grinding it makes a cream and helps with that.

I am doing a load in the dishwasher tomorrow with vinegar as a rinse aid and will make body wash and shampoo from the nuts as well.

I love the miswak sticks idea so will buy some soon. I personally will give the liquid a miss as i am moving off grid and want to be able to grow what i use in the future. :-)

Permalink Reply by Jay Don't Cook on July 9, 2012 at 7:03am

I read 70 washes.... which ever is right its massively cheaper than normal washing powder and and no pollution on your skin a few pence a wash

Permalink Reply by Jay Don't Cook on July 9, 2012 at 7:00am

Maybe hemp to floss with?